Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) – Internal Notice

Dear Candidates,

Elegant Marine Services, Mumbai, on behalf of Messers Fleet Management Limited (Fleet), invites applications for the six-month Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) from the International Maritime Institute (IMI), Greater Noida.

The course commences Tuesday 1 July 2025. All interested candidates must register their interest by Friday, 20 June

Candidates seeking admission in the course must fulfil the qualification criteria below.

Minimum Educational Qualification

• • • Passed 10th Standard, or
    • Passed 10+2 (any stream) with minimum 40% marks in 12th from a recognized board
    • English must be one of the subjects in 12th

Note: Gap between 10th and 12th should not exceed 2 years

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• • • Preference will be given to candidates who are Class 12 pass outs and/or are graduates over candidates who are just class 10 pass outs
    • Merit-based preferences will be awarded to Class 10 pass outs (Those candidates with good marks).
    • Consideration to be given to a candidate’s overall personality and family background
    • Candidates who have completed vocational training courses in catering (MCVC), in class XI & XII preferred
    • Candidates who have completed craft courses in catering (12–24 months) after HSC from reputed catering institutes

Age Criteria

The candidate’s age must not be lesser than 17.5 years or greater than 25 years on the course commencement date.

Communication Skills

Candidates seeking admission must have basic spoken and written English proficiency, verifiable through tests such as the Marline English Test or ones prescribed by the Directorate General (DG) of Shipping.

Physical Fitness Requirements

Height: Minimum 157 cm (or as per M.S. Examination rules)

BMI: Not more than 25

Speech: No speech impediments

Vision: 6/6 without glasses; no colour blindness

Consideration to be given to a candidate’s overall personality and family background

Selection Process

Candidates must clear an online test, followed by an interview. Dates for exams and interviews will be confirmed shortly.

Career Progression: Chief Cook

Candidates must be aware that the course leads to the role of Chief Cook.

Promotion path:

Candidates seeking promotion to Chief Cook onboard Fleet Management vessels must:

• • • Complete a maximum of TWO contracts as Trainee General Steward (Tr GS)
    • Complete a maximum of TWO contracts as General Steward (G.S)

All candidates must understand and accept the responsibilities of both G.S and Chief Cook roles.

Additional Requirements

All candidates should have a passport before taking admission.

Candidates registering for the CCMC must complete payment of full course fees before the commencement of the course.

For all admission related queries, reach out to admissioncell@imi.edu.in

For more course information, please visit: imi.edu.in